The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

Aiden looked stunned for a few seconds until his face flushed with red and he awkwardly lifted his hand in his hair.

He scratches the back of his head and tore his gaze away from mine before clearing his throat.

“I’m not a stalker Sophie, I swear I’m not some kind of creep.” He then brought that hand to his chin and scratched it as he brought his eyes back to mine.

He looked as awkward as ever, face bright with red.

He cleared his throat a couple of times and laughed

awkwardly. “I suppose I should explain why I have a picture of you in my drawer.”

I nod, holding Ash on my lap as he played with my tresses.

Aiden sighed and started. “I had it for good luck. I couldn’t have you in my life so I resorted for-

He then winces. “Come to think of it, I do sound a bit creepy.”

He groaned, lifting his head to the ceiling. “I swear when it comes to you Sophie I never think properly.”

He then looks back at me, looking embarrassed. “I’m not even sure where to start to explain to you why I have a picture of you in my drawer.” He scratched his ears.

He was squirming and for the first time, Aiden wasn’t

composed. He was awkward and I found it oddly adorable.

To tease him more and make him even more awkward, I lift a brow and said. “How about you start by explaining to me where you got that picture?”

I tilt my head and stared into the ocean swirls that warmed my belly. “I don’t recall taking it.”

His awkward state had me biting my bottom lip to stop from

can manage

his body in a way to face me. His hand reached

tell you everything. Promise to not look at me any differently.

drop to his hand that held my arm. I noted how his fingertips burned

to ignore that feeling and lift my gaze to

I nod, reassuring him that I would

a crooked awkward smile

took that photo Sophie,” His neck crawled with a fiery blush that spotted on his cheeks. “You were so beautiful that day and I just couldn’t help

that photo ever since. Bringing it along wherever I go. I’m convinced

and looked away from me awkwardly. “Besides, I loved staring at

suddenly dry lips and stared at the side of his face. He was embarrassed to look at me, perhaps thinking

knowing that I brought comfort and hope to him was the sweetest

But still, I liked to see him

even more.

Aiden squirm

It was my birthday and someone threw the cupcake Mila made for me. I was angry and sad and went on the field. Little did I know a stalker was lurking. Even though that said

his cheeks redder than it was seconds ago. He looked ready

continued to tease him.” Who would’ve thought your

winced and coughed. “A stalker is a bit of a stretch baby….I was simply checking to see if you were okay. You looked beautiful and I couldn’t resist capturing the moment.”

brow and snorted. “Checking to see if I was okay

me from afar and took a picture of me.”

“I had to keep the bully appearance baby. I couldn’t show you I was

at all.” I shook my head in disappointment. “And

cupcake.”I pouted.

chin. “I

I narrowed my eyes. “Is that even a question?

ease up on this old guy

only been a few years and you’re not even

and then got off the bed. “Okay, wait here, I’ll be right back.” He said and lifted a finger